I love traditions. That comfortable feeling that comes from doing the same fun thing once a year (or more) with your friends and family. There is something to be said for being able to know…
Monthly Archives For December 2012
Happy Holidays!
No Makeover Monday post today. Just a drop in from Linz and I to wish everyone a joyous celebration during this time. We were happily reunited for 36 glorious hours this past weekend. We managed…
Foodie Friday: Coal Cookies (Otherwise known as Purple Velvet Black and White Cookies)
It was quite the little journey to make these particular cookies. Last Friday evening I was having a bit of a rough time. I should have been typing away at one of my many final…
Guest Post: Nisha’s Guide to Hosting Dinner Parties
Today, Jess and I are happy to be bringing you a wealth of knowledge from one of our best friends, Nisha. Though she now lives far enough away so we can’t share in her wonderful…
Foodie Friday: Almond Roca
One of my very favorite Christmas traditions is to make Almond Roca (sometimes called “English Toffee”) with my Mom. Our candy-making sessions often take a whole day, so we can make enough batches to give…
Wrap It Up
It seems every year around this time I cannot help but talk about creative ways to wrap gifts. I think part of my love for this component of presents is that it creates an element of surprise.…
Makeover Monday: Painting Cabinets
This project started out in one of the best ways possible. Sitting around on a Friday night at my in-laws’ house, my mother-in-law mentioned that someday she wanted to paint the bathroom cabinets to give…
Bonjour Nouvelle Saison
I swear I may say this every 3 months, (and I really do mean it each time!), I can’t believe another thematic season is complete. Au revoir to our exploration of fashion. Our Makeover Monday…
jess + linz
Friends since middle school, we continue to inspire each other to be creative in our big, adult lives. Each season we take on a new theme to guide our crafting, cooking, and creating. We're up for trying anything, and things are bound to get messy. But that's just the way we like it.